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Basic Vehicle Control
Where are things located
Instrument Panel
• Speedometer
• Odometer
• Tachometer
• Fuel Gage
Oil, Temperature & Alternator
• Oil Pressure Light or Gage
• Temperature Light or Gage
• Alternator Warning Light or Gage
Other Warning Lights
• Brakes
• ABS
• Safety Belt
• Air Bag
• Turn signals
• Bright Lights
Vehicle Controls
• Steering Wheel - If it is adjustable, tilt the wheel so you can see the speedometer and have the air bag make contact with the chest.
• Selector lever/gear shift lever
• Ignition
• Parking brake
• 24 seatbelt
• 25 head restraint
• 26 inside mirror
• 27 outside mirror
Foot Controls
• Gas Pedal is on the right
• Brake – middle
• Clutch -Left
Devices for Safety
• Head Restraints
• Inside Mirror
• Outside Mirrors
• Horn
• Wipers
• Light Switch
Blind Spots
• Even with the mirrors adjusted properly, there are areas the driver can not see with out turning his/her head.
Blind Spots• Blind spots when backing
Devices for Comfort
• Heater
• Air Conditioner
• Seat adjustment
Sitting position
Seat Adjustment
• Most cars have seats that can go forward & back, up & down, and tilt the back.
• Always adjust before starting.• Hands about 10 & 2 (9 & 3) with a slight
bend in the elbow. A least 10 inches from the steering wheel.
• Look out the top half of the window. (To look far ahead)
• Slight bend in the knees with right heel on floor. (rotate foot from gas to brake)
• Adjust headrest.
Getting ready to Drive
• What are some outside checks you should make?
• Walk around & look for leaks, check tires, windows & lights clear.
• From the street, have keys in hand, face traffic.
• Lock car, adjust seat, mirrors & steering wheel and ___________ __.
• Buckle up.
Automatic Transmission
• “P” Park – locks the Transmission. Never shift into Park when the car is moving.
• “R” Reverse - for backing (Backup lights)• “N” Neutral Allows the car to roll without
engine power.• “D” Drive for moving forward• “1” & ”2” Use First & Second for going
slow, hard pulling, steep hill, deep snow.
Starting the Car
Make sure the Parking brake is on
Make sure you are in Park
Keep foot off gas pedal
Turn on the key
Check gages, lights & fuel
Putting the car in Motion
• Foot on the brake pedal.
• Lever in “DRIVE”
• Release the Parking Brake.
• Check Mirrors & blind spots.
• Pulling away from curb, use turn signal.
Stopping the Vehicle
• Check traffic in mirrors before slowing down.
• Let up on the gas.
• Tap brake & then gradually press down on the brake pedal. (Ease up just before stopping)
• Leave the selector lever in D if you plan on moving again.
Mr. Marzullo’s First Car